João Henriques, the former coach, explained in an interview with Record the circumstances that led him to swap negotiations with one club for Marítimo. According to him, he was in advanced talks with another team when he ended up opting for the Madeiran club.
The coach stated that the decision to sign for Marítimo was hasty and revealed regret. In his own words, he considered it "a bad decision" to take that action during the negotiating process with the other club.
The interview makes it clear that João Henriques felt pressure to quickly resolve his professional situation, which ultimately influenced a choice that would not meet his initial expectations.
The episode reveals the difficulties and complexity of negotiations in the world of football, where the need for an immediate response can lead to choices that are later questioned by the person themselves.
